718 RSK number 006 Restoration
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718 RSK number 006 Restoration
The Metal Surgeon has been commissioned to restore the aluminum body on this original 718 Rsk 006,laden with rich race history.
here is the car before restoration,in polished /modified form
here is the car before restoration,in polished /modified form
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cut out rear wheel arch
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The car was originally restored poorly in the eighties,to the point the body was 25mm lower on the right side ,than the left.
The body was removed from the steel tubular space frame a brought to us to assess and hopefully save as much as possible.This restoration will be accompanied with plenty of research.
We begin with the inner rockers,after being previously over worked we decide to pattern and recreate.
The body was removed from the steel tubular space frame a brought to us to assess and hopefully save as much as possible.This restoration will be accompanied with plenty of research.
We begin with the inner rockers,after being previously over worked we decide to pattern and recreate.
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Re: 718 RSK number 006 Restoration
Pretty cool.
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Very nice!!!
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2012 Silver 991
1995 Midnight blue 993
1965 Red 356C
Past:
Fond memories of 14 others (including a '63 Normal and a 61 S90)
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Right hand bodyside rebuild.Patterning from the Left side as determined as original from research.
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templating LH side for RH build.
Patterning out LH side
Datum pattering on RH side.Lh patt. showing body indifference LH to RH.
Patterning out LH side
Datum pattering on RH side.Lh patt. showing body indifference LH to RH.
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Transferring the LH patt. to RH alum sheet.
Rolling shape tp patt.
Clamp to Datum box.Cut out door opening.Clamp RH door into place
Rolling shape tp patt.
Clamp to Datum box.Cut out door opening.Clamp RH door into place
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Begin adding flange knock over tooling
Begin chasing over flange
Begin chasing over flange
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Jon,
Have you ever tried Wray's flexible shape pattern method. It's a great way to get perfect symmetry from one side to the other.
You copy one side with the tape, and then reverse it with the other side. I can get pics when I'm out there this week if you need more info.
Have you ever tried Wray's flexible shape pattern method. It's a great way to get perfect symmetry from one side to the other.
You copy one side with the tape, and then reverse it with the other side. I can get pics when I'm out there this week if you need more info.
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offer up newly handcrafted 'B' post to Body side
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Adam Wright wrote:Jon,
Have you ever tried Wray's flexible shape pattern method. It's a great way to get perfect symmetry from one side to the other.
You copy one side with the tape, and then reverse it with the other side. I can get pics when I'm out there this week if you need more info.
i haven't ,yes post pics,thanks
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Here it is on the rear fender of the 550 project. You do it in sections, pull it off the car, and lay it on the piece you're working on, once it is tight to the piece you have the shape you need. To do the opposite side you reverse the taped section. It's brilliant in it's simplicity. You can check out more on Wray's site http://www.proshaper.com or on youtubeJon Bingham wrote:Adam Wright wrote:Jon,
Have you ever tried Wray's flexible shape pattern method. It's a great way to get perfect symmetry from one side to the other.
You copy one side with the tape, and then reverse it with the other side. I can get pics when I'm out there this week if you need more info.
i haven't ,yes post pics,thanks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBroyn2gLg8
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